Kansas Wineries

Kansas Wine History and Quick Facts

Kansas wineries have grown considerably since 1980's, when after the prohibition was over, they were finally allowed to cultivate grapes for wine making and not just juice. The state houses over two dozen of wineries, large and small, and keeps growing in its annual production of over 50,000 gallons.

Using locally grown grapes, berries, and other fruits, Kansas wineries produce a wide variety of delicious favorites, including some you won't find anywhere else. Kansas vintners have received over 300 international awards for their wines in recent years, often coming close to their Californian equivalents.

Wine makers in Kansas don't have an easy job - they have to constantly fight with rough and ever changing weather conditions and storms. Kansas wineries' production is focused on French-American hybrids, such as Marechal Foch, and native vines which are able to withstand the climatic challenges.

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A bit about shipping of Kansas wines:

- Kansas farm wineries can ship directly to out-of-state customers who have purchased wine in the winery.

- Kansas farm wineries can sell to out-of-state customers through the mail or online and ship to liquor stores in the customer's state. Some states allow for direct shipping to customers through mail or Internet orders.

- Kansas consumers can have out-of-state wine shipped to them through Kansas liquor stores if those wines are not available in the stores.

Some quick facts about the state:

- ranks 4th in public road miles

- has a population of 2.7 million people

- ranks 32nd in population among the 50 states

- has 8 scenic byways, 2 of which are national scenic byways

- scenic byways total 521.2 miles

- roads total approximately 135,000 miles

Some cool Kansas links:

- Sample Kansas itineraries at the travel and tourism website: travelks.com

- Kansas wine distributor: handcraftedwines.net

Listing of Kansas Wineries

Burgess Farm Winery - features a variety of wines grown and processed from our orchard and vineyard. From Harveyville, Kansas go, one mile west on Hwy 31 to Miller Road, 2 miles south on blacktop, 1/4 mile west on gravel road. Address 12491 Pronghorn Road. Ph 1-785-589-2718 you may want to call before coming.

Campbell Vineyard & Winery - The vineyards, established in 1997, are surrounded by beautiful rolling pastures and timber. 5 miles East of Holton, Ks. on Highway 116, Holton, KS, (785) 872-3176

Davenport Orchard, Vineyard & Winery - Eudora, KS, (785) 542-2278

Dozier Vineyard & Winery - Ellinwood, KS, (620) 564-0195

Eagle Creek Vineyard - One of the oldest Kansas wineries, the fourth generation farmland in the Kansas Flint Hills is the home of Eagle Creek Vineyard. Started in 2004 with 1 1/2 acres, has grown to 24 acres by 2008. 767 Rd J5, Olpe. Call Jo Ann or Rick Kuhlmann for availability. 620.475.3812

Graue Vineyards and Middle Creek Winery - Louisburg, KS, (913) 377-4689

Holyfield Vineyard & Winery - Basehor, KS, (913) 724-9463

Jefferson Hill Farm & Winery - McLouth, KS, (913) 796-6822

Kugler's Vineyard - Lawrence, KS, (785) 843-8516

Oz Winery - Wamego, KS, (785) 458-2930

Pome on the Range Orchards & Winery - Williamsburg, KS, (785) 746-5492

Prairie Ridge Vineyards - located just East of St. George, Kansas, overlooking the beautiful Flint Hills. Established in 1981 by James Fair, current owners Dale "Dee" Jr. and Janet Forge purchased the vineyard in 1993. They have since increased the size to 18 acres and produce over eight different wine grape varieties. 13430 Chapman Road, St. George, KS 66535 Phone: 785-494-2665.

Peyton Creek Vineyards - Peyton Creek Vineyards owners Mike Schmidt and John Oswald established their vineyard in 1987 and planted their first acre of grapevines in the Spring of 1988. The vineyard is located in Chase County on the historic Wilson Ranch headquarters 5 miles northeast of Strong City. Feature Vignoles and Cynthiana. The mailing address is RR1, Box 25, Strong City Kansas 66869-0250

Sierra Vista Vineyards - This small but expanding site is ideally located in the Flint Hills overlooking Manhattan KS, and the Blue & Kansas River valley. Started in 2002, current producing varieties include, Foch, St. Vincent, Rougeon, & Seyval Blanc. 2005 and 2006 saw the planting of Chambourcin which is doing very well in the rocky soil. Please call T.J. Winter at 785-776-9780 for directions. Picking time will be in August.

Smoky Hill Vineyard & Winery - Salina, KS, (866) 225-2515

Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery - Paola, KS, (913) 491-0038

Storey Vineyards/Windswept Winery - Udall, KS, (620) 782-3952

Sterbenz Farms - is nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills and is part of the Tall Grass Prairie. Grown on 200 acres, grapes are available for picking, depending on variety from July to mid September. Crushing and Destemming are available on site for processing juice.

Vinland de la Cairns - southwest of Topeka near the town of Dover on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills. Our first plantings were in 1992 and now we have 22 varieties of grapes on 2 1/2 acres ranging from the old standby Concord, to seedless table grapes, and some true wine grapes like Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The vineyard is located at 13147 SW 33, Topeka, KS 66614, Phone 785-256-6225.

Wyldewood Cellars Winery & Gift Shop - Mulvane, KS, (316) 554-9463

There may be a few more of Kansas wineries that I did not list. Here's another listing of Kansas wineries.

Explore the State

Kansas state offers all kinds of adventures. Drive through the scenic routes that can be found at ksbyways.org. They vary by theme, for those of you who like to make the most of your Kansas wineries exploration.

- Art: Post Rock Scenic Byway

- Birds and wildlife: Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway

- Civil War history: Frontier Military Scenic Byway

- Kansas Native American history: Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway

- Native limestone: Native Stone Scenic Byway

- Oldest Kansas: Glacial Hills Scenic Byway

- Prairie transition: Smoky Valley Scenic Byway

- Ranch lands and the tallgrass prairie: Flint Hills National Scenic Byway

- Ethnic heritage: Prairie Trail Scenic Byway

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